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Samhita has just completed her Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from SRM Institute of Science and Technology. Her areas of interest are Cancer Biology and Molecular Biology. She is a pet lover, and during her leisure time, she volunteers in several adoption drives for Indian cats and dogs.
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Climate Friendly, Energy Efficient Cooling Plays a Major Role in Reduction of Cost and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Implementation of energy-efficient cooling systems is highly beneficial for reducing greenhouse gases and climate change. It also reduces the cost by trillions and energy requirement by 1300 gigawatts.
Impact of COVID-19 on the Mental and Physical Health of Older Adults
Increased loneliness and social isolation observed in older adults over 70 years during the pandemic. Study indicates the involvement of Public health measures like social distancing and cocooning play a role.
Genetic Testing of General Population can Prevent Breast and Ovarian Cancer by Millions
Genetic testing of the general population for mutated genes commonly involved in breast and ovarian cancer is beneficial. It is cost-effective, and early detection prevents the number of cases of cancer globally.
Lethal Delivery of Drugs Using Smart Nanoparticles Brings New Hope to Lung Cancer Patients
Hope for lung cancer patients using a new therapy using smart nanoparticles to deliver high concentration of drugs directly to the blood vessels of the lung tumors killing them.
Kidney Transplant Patients Provided With New Hope - Use of Normothermic Machine Perfusion With Stem Cells
Normothermic Machine Perfusion (NMP) with adult stem cells increases the function and lifespan of the donor’s kidneys. It opens a new possibility to pre-treat kidneys and increases the number of functional kidneys available.
